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        • The Anchoress
          News

          The Anchoress announces new album “As We Once Were” and shares new single “I Had a Baby Not A Lobotomy”

          April 14, 2026

          Welsh multi-instrumentalist and producer The Anchoress — the recording name of Catherine Anne Davies — has announced her new album As We Once Were, alongside the release of its first single, “I Had a Baby […]

          The Milk unveil video for new single ‘Loaded Dice’ and announce summer live dates, including Gent Jazz Festival
          News

          The Milk unveil video for new single ‘Loaded Dice’ and announce summer live dates, including Gent Jazz Festival

          April 14, 2026

          New Milk single ‘Loaded Dice’ occupies the same sonic space as the rest of the band’s lauded Borderlands album. It builds from the faint flurries of the intro strings to a rousing and defiant brass […]

          The Strokes
          News

          The Strokes confirm ‘Reality Awaits’ global tour across North America, the UK, Europe and Japan

          April 14, 2026

          The Strokes unveil global dates across North America, the UK, Europe and Japan, kicking off in June and running through the fall. The tour will see stops including two nights at Red Rocks, London’s The […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dandy Warhols - Pin Ups
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Dandy Warhols – Pin Ups

          March 25, 2026

          There’s long been a subtle rebellious streak at the core of The Dandy Warhols. Since emerging from Portland in 1994, they’ve approached genres as something fluid rather than fixed, and Pin Ups – their 2026 […]

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Twilight Sad - It’s the Long Goodbye
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: The Twilight Sad – It’s the Long Goodbye

          March 24, 2026

          It’s been seven years since The Twilight Sad released It Won’t Be Like This All the Time — a record that cemented their place as one of the most emotionally direct and sonically powerful bands […]

        • Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

          October 30, 2023

          K-Pop has reached an international audience. This year, BLACKPINK made history as the first K-pop band to headline a major UK festival at Hyde Park. The media’s coverage of BTS member’s enlistment into compulsory military […]

          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

          August 29, 2023

          How does one become qualified to write a fictional music novel? The author of Sophomore Songs offers some clues. Growing up reading NME, doing a stint at Clash, drumming for several bands on and off, and […]

        • Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
          Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

          March 3, 2022

          In March of 1997, 26 years ago, U2 released their much anticipated ninth studio album POP; for fans and critics alike, it quickly became their most polarizing release. There is a prevailing feeling that POP […]

          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran 2
          Album Reviews

          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

          June 17, 2021

          This week sees the 40th anniversary of Duran Duran’s self-titled debut album. XS Noize looks back on this momentous release from a band that would become the ‘Fab Five’ of the ‘80s. It was December […]

        • Live Reviews

          IN FOCUS: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer) Credit: Marc Leach
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer)

          April 5, 2026

          As Storm Dave closed in on Northern Ireland, another storm was already gathering. Inside Limelight 2, Belfast, local metal titans Survivalist unleashed thunder of their own — a fitting backdrop for the release of their […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Gorillaz bring 'The Mountain' to Belfast — no nostalgia at the SSE Arena debut Credit: Luke Dyson
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Gorillaz bring ‘The Mountain’ to Belfast — no nostalgia at the SSE Arena debut

          April 1, 2026

          Gorillaz finally made it to Belfast — and instead of rolling out a greatest hits set, they came in with something very different. Support came from Argentine rapper, singer and songwriter Trueno, and I’ve never […]

        • Round Up

          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
          Round Up

          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

          December 22, 2018

          2018 has been an incredible year for albums. The year saw the strongest new acts in decades release their debuts, as well as a number of alternative legends returning to top form. The world of dance […]

          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP
          Round Up

          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

          October 29, 2018

          Welcome to the October 2018 edition of our monthly new music playlist, which is available to listen to and watch via YouTube. If you enjoy any of the songs featured here, we encourage you to support […]

        • In Focus

          IN FOCUS: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer) Credit: Marc Leach
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS: Survivalist Bring the Thunder to Limelight 2, Belfast (with Foetal Juice, Existentialist & Suffer)

          April 5, 2026

          As Storm Dave closed in on Northern Ireland, another storm was already gathering. Inside Limelight 2, Belfast, local metal titans Survivalist unleashed thunder of their own — a fitting backdrop for the release of their […]

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show Credit: Denise Esposito
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Ash ignite La Scala with career-spanning London show

          February 6, 2026

          On 3 February, Ash returned to La Scala for a blistering, high-energy London show. Packed wall to wall, the venue buzzed as the trio tore through a career-spanning set, seamlessly weaving in new material from […]

  • Gigs
        • December 10
          Gigs

          December 10 announce Ulster Hall, Belfast show for July 20th 2026

          April 2, 2026

          Britain’s brand-new boyband December 10 today announce December 10: The Next Step– kicking off in Edinburgh on Friday 10 July and wrapping in Dublin on Tuesday 21 July. “We loved our Introducing! run of shows […]

          White Denim
          Gigs

          White Denim set for Belfast return with Limelight 2 headline show on August 27th 2026

          March 30, 2026

          Formed in 2006, for approaching 20 years White Denim has been celebrated for their fearless blend of garage rock, soul, jazz fusion, psychedelia, and experimental improvisation. Based for much of that time in Austin, though […]

          Tom Jones
          Gigs

          Tom Jones to Play Dublin & Belfast Headline Shows This August 2026

          March 30, 2026

          Legendary Welsh singer and performer Tom Jones has announced a return to Ireland with a headline show within the idyllic grounds of Palmerstown House Estate, just 20 minutes from Dublin City Centre on Sunday 09th […]

  • Interviews
        • Ganser
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Alicia Gaines on the Architecture of Ganser and Discomfort by Design

          April 12, 2026

          Chicago’s underground has always thrived in the margins, and few bands embody that restless, art-driven spirit quite like Ganser. Formed in the city’s DIY circuit, the group have carved out a reputation for wiry, confrontational […]

          Elles Bailey
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Elles Bailey on the Story Behind ‘Can’t Take My Story Away’

          March 9, 2026

          Singer-songwriter Elles Bailey released her latest album, Can’t Take My Story Away, at the beginning of this year. Produced by Luke Potashnick, the album is deeply personal and quietly powerful—rooted in resilience, reflection, and self-ownership. […]

          Jordan Anthony
          Interviews

          Jordan Anthony on “Lost In LA”, Finding His Voice in LA & Dream Tour Plans

          February 10, 2026

          He may only be 20, but Perth-born, LA-based artist Jordan Anthony already has more experience within the music industry than many might expect. He was writing songs and playing instruments before he hit double digits, […]

  • Podcast
        • The Boxer Rebellion
          Podcast

          The Boxer Rebellion on ‘The Second I’m Asleep’ and the reset that brought them back | XS Noize Podcast #279

          April 7, 2026

          The Boxer Rebellion return with The Second I’m Asleep — their first full-length studio album since 2018. In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Nathan Nicholson and Piers Hewitt join Mark Millar to talk […]

          The Dandy Warhols
          Podcast

          Courtney Taylor-Taylor on Pin Ups, Dig! and taking back The Dandy Warhols narrative | XS Noize Podcast #278

          April 1, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Courtney Taylor-Taylor — frontman, songwriter and creative force behind The Dandy Warhols — to talk about the band’s latest release Pin Ups, […]

          Scouting For Girls
          Podcast

          Scouting For Girls’ Roy Stride on ‘These Are The Good Days’ and finding joy in the present | XS Noize Podcast #277

          March 24, 2026

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Roy Stride — frontman, songwriter and driving force behind Scouting For Girls — to talk about the band’s uplifting new album These […]

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Imagine Dragons: From Local Vegas Band to Global Phenomenon

July 10, 2025 XS Noize

From playing on the neon-lit streets of Las Vegas to performing on global stages, Imagine Dragons have ignited the hearts of many worldwide with their soul-stirring anthems, such as “Radioactive” and “Believer.” A one-time local […]

Imagine Dragons
Features

10 interesting things you need to know about Imagine Dragons

May 12, 2025 XS Noize

For over a decade, Imagine Dragons have delivered anthemic melodies that have resonated with fans across the globe — from the plains of Idaho to the piazzas of Italy. While debates continue over whether their […]

Imagine Dragons
Gigs

Banned item list for Imagine Dragons show in Madrid

April 26, 2025 XS Noize

Since bursting onto the scene in 2010, Imagine Dragons have firmly established themselves as one of the most influential bands of the decade. They blend rock, pop, and electronic elements with uplifting lyrics that resonate […]

Imagine Dragons
Features

11 of Imagine Dragons’ biggest selling hits

April 10, 2025 XS Noize

Formed in 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Imagine Dragons is a Grammy-winning alternative rock band led by frontman Dan Reynolds. The group comprises Reynolds on vocals, Wayne Sermon on guitar, Ben McKee on bass, and […]

Imagine Dragons
Gigs

Imagine Dragons LOOM tour heading to London: Everything you need to know

March 11, 2025 XS Noize

Globally known for their anthemic hits and dynamic live performances, Imagine Dragons will bring their electrifying “Loom World Tour” to London. The band will cap off the European leg of their tour with flair at […]

Imagine Dragons
Gigs

Five of Imagine Dragons best selling albums

February 24, 2025 XS Noize

Grammy Award-winning alternative rock band Imagine Dragons have graced the ears of music lovers globally over the past decade with their signature guitar-heavy sound and colossal beats. Since their rise to fame, they have become […]

Imagine Dragons
Gigs

EVOLUTION OF IMAGINE DRAGONS TOUR: A LOOK AT THEIR TOURS OVER THE YEARS

February 8, 2025 XS Noize

The fire-breathers from Las Vegas roared into the mainstream consciousness in 2012.  Since then, they have evolved significantly over the years, from performing in small clubs and bars to headlining sold-out shows in major cities […]

Imagine Dragons
Gigs

Possible Setlist for Imagine Dragons Tour in Barcelona

January 7, 2025 XS Noize

Imagine Dragons are flying higher than ever, shutting down stadiums and arenas around the world with their “Loom World Tour.” The American rock trio is set to electrify the stage in Barcelona with a live […]

Imagine Dragons
Gigs

The Ultimate Fan’s Guide to Imagine Dragons Upcoming Loom World Tour

December 18, 2024 XS Noize

For more than 12 years, Imagine Dragons have delivered melodic anthems that resonate with audiences worldwide, from Idaho to Italy. Whether categorized as arena rock, power pop, or criticized as formulaic, their music’s emotional impact […]

Lollapalooza Paris
Features

Live Music is Back at Lollapalooza Paris

July 25, 2022 Julie Blore-Bizot

It’s been a long time, been a long time, been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time. Yes, it has. The lyrics from this Led Zeppelin anthem aptly summarize how so many live music […]

INTERVIEW: AVIV Talks Her Impressive Musical Talent & Touring With Imagine Dragons
Interviews

INTERVIEW: AVIV Talks Her Impressive Musical Talent & Touring With Imagine Dragons

April 28, 2022 Rebecca Haslam

16-year-old Toronto singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist AVIV is a talent on the rise. As an artist whose songs highlight the emotions of millions her age, her music resonates strongly with those who hear it, and that […]

IMAGINE DRAGONS announce double album 'Mercury - ACTS 1 & 2' & share music video for 'Bones'
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IMAGINE DRAGONS announce double album ‘Mercury – ACTS 1 & 2’ & share music video for ‘Bones’

April 7, 2022 XS Noize

Today, GRAMMY®-winning, multi-Platinum band Imagine Dragons unleash an epic video for their latest single, the defiantly upbeat “Bones.” In the clip, directed by visual pioneer Jason Koenig, a zombie apocalypse plagues Wall Street, turning the […]

IMAGINE DRAGONS announce fifth studio album MERCURY - ACT 1 out 3rd September 1
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IMAGINE DRAGONS announce fifth studio album MERCURY – ACT 1 out 3rd September

July 2, 2021 XS Noize

GRAMMY®-winning, multi-Platinum band Imagine Dragons unveil their new single “Wrecked,” released today via KIDinaKORNER/Interscope. Additionally, the band announced the arrival of their forthcoming fifth studio album, Mercury – Act 1, set for release on September […]

KINGS OF LEON reveal brand new video for new single 'Echoing'
Playlists

PLAYLIST: XS Noize – March 2021

March 22, 2021 Ben P Scott

The monthly XS Noize Spotify playlist brings together the essential new music of the last month featured on the website. The March 2021 edition features tracks from James, Paul Weller, Richard Ashcroft, Imelda May, Noel […]

IMAGINE DRAGONS return with two new songs – 'Follow You' and 'Cutthroat' - Listen Now!
New Music

IMAGINE DRAGONS return with two new songs – ‘Follow You’ and ‘Cutthroat’ – Listen Now!

March 12, 2021 XS Noize

Imagine Dragons return with two new songs – “Follow You” and “Cutthroat” – and lyric videos to accompany each. Released today via Polydor/KIDinaKORNER/Interscope, the tracks mark the first new music from the GRAMMY®-winning, multi-Platinum band […]

IMAGINE DRAGONS are to take a hiatus after performing live at the 2019 UEFA Champions League Final Opening Ceremony
News

IMAGINE DRAGONS are to take a hiatus after performing live at the 2019 UEFA Champions League Final Opening Ceremony

May 9, 2019 XS Noize

Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds has revealed the group will take a hiatus after performing live at the 2019 UEFA Champions League Final Opening Ceremony presented by Pepsi at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on […]

IMAGINE DRAGONS release new single 'NEXT TO ME' ahead of UK tour
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IMAGINE DRAGONS release new single ‘NEXT TO ME’ ahead of UK tour

February 22, 2018 XS Noize

Today multi-platinum, GRAMMY® Award-winning band Imagine Dragons release a brand new single entitled “Next To Me” via KIDinaKORNER / Polydor Records, and also reveal summer US dates for their Evolve Tour. “Next To Me,” produced […]

IMAGINE DRAGONS - Announce 3ARENA, Dublin date.
Gigs

IMAGINE DRAGONS – Announce 3ARENA, Dublin date.

September 18, 2017 XS Noize

Following the release of their third studio album, EVOLVE, and with dates already confirmed across North America, Imagine Dragons have announced the addition of Europe and the UK to their EVOLVE World Tour. The tour […]

IMAGINE DRAGONS to Release New Studio Album ‘Evolve’ on June 23rd
News

IMAGINE DRAGONS to Release New Studio Album ‘Evolve’ on June 23rd

May 10, 2017 XS Noize

Multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning band Imagine Dragons will release their third album, Evolve, on June 23rd via KIDinaKORNER / Polydor Records. The band will also bring its electrifying live show to London’s Roundhouse June 7th, following […]

EAGLES OF DEATH METAL thank their musical brothers and sisters joining the play it forward campaign 1
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EAGLES OF DEATH METAL thank their musical brothers and sisters joining the play it forward campaign

December 18, 2015 XS Noize

In the aftermath of the horrific and senseless terrorist attacks on Paris on November 13, 2015—in which so many innocent lives were taken at that evening’s Eagles Of Death Metal show at Le Bataclan—it was […]

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